swelling

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swell·ing | \ ˈswe-liŋ

Definition of swelling

1 : something that is swollen specifically : an abnormal bodily protuberance or localized enlargement

2 : the condition of being swollen

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There was a swelling above her eye. The swelling around her eye should subside in a few days.

Recent Examples on the Web But in severe cases, these immune system overreactions can cause blood pressure to drop, systemic inflammation, throat swelling and other life-threatening symptoms. — Amanda Morris, The Arizona Republic, "COVID-19 vaccine ingredients can trigger allergic reactions, but officials say it's rare," 23 Jan. 2021 Sodium also increases fluid retention, which can cause things such as bloating and swelling, and may make any digestive issues, such as gas, stomach pain, and diarrhoea, even worse. — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, "Can Pickle Juice Really Cure A Hangover?," 1 Jan. 2021 This point is when her sight starts to return; this point is where the swelling goes down. — Clint Worthington, Vulture, "The Expanse’s Dominique Tipper on Naomi Nagata’s Hard Time in ‘Hard Vacuum’," 25 Jan. 2021 Allergic, inflammatory responses can cause rashes, swelling, hives and discomfort. — Amanda Morris, The Arizona Republic, "COVID-19 vaccine ingredients can trigger allergic reactions, but officials say it's rare," 23 Jan. 2021 The apparent allergic reactions occurred at a clinic in San Diego and involved rapid swelling, but not anaphylaxis or life-threatening reactions, according to the work group. — Los Angeles Times, "Vaccinating Californians 65 and older may last till June, pushing back timetable for others," 20 Jan. 2021 Exactly how this defect causes the swelling is still unclear. — New York Times, "Her Stomach Hurt Unbearably. Her Doctors Were Baffled.," 28 Dec. 2020 The corneal swelling had gone down completely, and the man’s vision in his left eye was 20/40. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Here’s what happens when a bee stings you directly in your eyeball," 4 Dec. 2020 Yet the swelling began to damage the other parts of his brain, the areas that control muscle coordination and kept him breathing. — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, "These two families watched loved ones die of coronavirus in overwhelmed Utah hospitals," 6 Nov. 2020

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